The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our nation's security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. The USACE is an effective engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the nation's engineering challenges.

The Army Corps of Engineers is the steward of the lands and waters at Corps water reources projects. Its Natural Resource Management mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations.